ESL Health Unit ESL Health Unit Unit Four Unit Four Healthy Aging Healthy Aging Lesson Two Lesson Two Exercise Exercise Reading and Writing Practice Reading and Writing Practice Advanced Beginning Advanced Beginning Lesson Two: Exercise Checklist for Learning: Below are some of the goals of this lesson. Which ones are your goals too? Check (√) them. Understand the benefits of exercising Learn about ways to safely increase your activity level Use stress to pronounce “can” and “can’t.”
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ESL Health UnitESL Health Unit
Unit FourUnit FourHealthy AgingHealthy Aging
Lesson TwoLesson TwoExerciseExercise
Reading and Writing PracticeReading and Writing Practice
Advanced BeginningAdvanced Beginning
Lesson Two: Exercise
Checklist for Learning:Below are some of the goals of this lesson. Which ones are your goals too? Check (√) them.
Understand the benefits of exercising Learn about ways to safely increase your activity level Use stress to pronounce “can” and “can’t.”
Reading and Writing Practice
Before You Read!
Before you begin reading, complete the following activity with your
classmates and your teacher.
Answer these questions with a partner:
1. How much exercise do you get every week?
2. What kinds of exercise do you enjoy?
3. Do you think you should exercise more? Why or why not?
Vocabulary
Study these new vocabulary words before you read. Read the sentences and
guess the meaning of the bold words from context. Discuss the words with
your teacher.
1. My doctor checks my health during my physical.
2. My neighbor lives near me. She talks to me almost every day.
3. I do not want to exercise on my own. I prefer to exercise with
other people.
Reading Two
This story was generated by the course developer for instructional purposes.
Cecilia’s Story: Finding Friends at the YMCA
My name is Cecilia and I am 63 years old. At my last physical, my
doctor told me I should exercise every day to stay healthy. I didn’t know
what to do. My neighbor suggested going to the YMCA. She saw some
older people in an exercise class there. We went there together and liked it
very much.
Now I go 2 times a week. I take a senior dance class and a water
exercise class. I really enjoy exercising at the YMCA. I like the other
people. They’re older like me, and I’ve made some new friends. I do not
like to exercise on my own, so exercising with other people is great for me.
I have felt a lot better since I joined the YMCA!
Choose whether the following statements are true or false based on the
reading:
1. Cecilia’s doctor told her to exercise more. T F
2. Cecilia goes to the YMCA with her neighbors. T F
3. Cecilia takes a water dance class. T F
4. The people in Cecilia’s exercise classes are older. T F
5. Cecilia feels better now that she exercises. T F
Now discuss these questions with your partner.
1. Do you know anyone who takes exercise classes?
2. Have you ever taken an exercise class? If yes, where have you taken
the class?
Now read about Victor. Underline any words you don’t know and discuss
them with your classmates and your teacher.
Victor’s Story: Learning How to Walk Again
This story was generated by the course developer for instructional purposes.
My name is Victor and I am 63 years old. I’m from Ukraine and have
lived in the US for 10 years. I recently went to my doctor because my back
started to hurt and my knees felt very stiff. He told me that I need to
exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
In my home country, I never thought about exercising. I had an active
lifestyle. I used to walk to work and to the store every day. Now I live in the
US and I never walk. I drive my car everywhere.
So my son bought me a dog; his name is Misha. Now Misha and I
walk together. My grandson sometimes comes with us too. Misha must walk
every day, whether I want to or not. I have been feeling much better and I
have more energy, just like I used to feel in Ukraine.
Choose whether the following statements are true or false based on the
reading:
1. Victor went to the doctor because he felt dizzy. T F
2. The doctor told Victor to exercise an hour every day. T F
3. Victor used to walk a lot. T F
4. Victor’s grandson bought him a dog. T F
5. Victor’s dog Misha wants to walk every day.
T F
6. Victor feels better now that he has an active lifestyle. T F
Now discuss these questions with your partner.
1. How much do you walk every day?
2. How can you add more exercise into your lifestyle?
Cecilia and Victor have both increased the amount of exercise they do each
week. They are becoming fit (in good shape) and healthy. How fit are you?
How much do you know about exercising? Take the following Fitness Quiz.
After you finish, discuss your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Fitness Quiz
You can be fit over 50. Learn more about senior fitness by taking this quiz,
based in part on the President's Council for Physical Fitness and Sports.
1. As we get older, we should limit our physical activities.
□ True
□ False
2. Exercising in the evening will keep you awake at night.
□ True
□ False
3. To become fit, you need to go to the gym.
□ True
□ False
4. One of the best exercises for older adults is walking.
□ True
□ False
5. You'll know that you're exercising well if you're breathing hard.
□ True
□ False
6. Older people need to drink liquid during exercise.
□ True
□ False
Answers to Quiz
1. Answer: False. Senior citizens should not stop exercising. Exercising
helps you stay healthy. Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise
program. Start slowly. Exercise for only 5 to 10 minutes at first, but slowly
increase your time to 30 or 60 minutes a day.
2. Answer: False. Doing some mild exercise several hours before bed will
help you get to sleep.
3. Answer: False. There are many safe exercises you can do at home.
4. Answer: True. Walking is a great exercise because it's easy on your
joints. Walking also strengthens your leg muscles and improves your
balance, helping you avoid falls.
5. Answer: False. Breathing heavily can mean you're working too hard.
You should be able to maintain a conversation at the pace you've set. If you
can't, slow down.
6. Answer: True. No matter what your age, everyone needs to drink water
before, during and after exercise.
Adapted from Author: Dianna Sinovic; Source: President's Council for Physical Fitness and Sports; Online Editor: Phil Fuhrer; Online Medical Reviewer: Cynthia Godsey, M.S.N., F.N.P./C., Gordon Lambert, M.D.
ESL Health UnitESL Health Unit
Unit FourUnit FourHealthy AgingHealthy Aging
Lesson TwoLesson TwoExerciseExercise
Listening and SpeakingListening and Speaking
Advanced BeginningAdvanced Beginning
Checklist for Learning:Below are some of the goals of this lesson. Which ones are your goals too? Check (√) them.
Understand the benefits of exercising Learn about ways to safely increase your activity level Use stress to pronounce “can” and “can’t.”
Lesson Two: Exercise
Listening and Speaking Practice
Before You Listen!
Begin by reading the Health Watch box about the benefits of exercise.
Health Watch - The Benefits of Exercise
At least 30 minutes of activity five or more days a week can improve your
overall health.
Some of the benefits from exercising include:
Weight control
Better sleep
More energy
Reduced stress
Better ability to fight colds and illness
Stronger bones and muscles
Lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and blood
pressure, and colon cancer
Physical activity is a kind of health insurance, only you don't have to buy it.
By staying active, you're protecting yourself against disease, disability, and
death.
If you already have a chronic health problem, physical activity can help you
manage symptoms. For instance, exercise helps people with diabetes control
their weight and their blood sugar levels. It also helps prevent heart disease.
Now discuss these questions with a partner and then share your answers
with the class.
1. Do elderly people exercise in your native country?
2. What are the most common exercises or sports practiced in your
country?
Listening Two: What is Tai Chi?
**Note to teacher: Do not pass out the written message in the box below. Record it onto a cassette (if possible with someone to play the second role in the dialogue) and have students listen to the recording. Play once or twice before they begin to listen for specific information.
Anne is walking her dog in the park, and she sees her neighbor, Theo, doing
some strange movements with a group of people. She watches for a while
and then talks to Theo about it the next day while they’re waiting for the
bus.
Anne: So what were you doing yesterday at the park? It looked so
strange.
Theo: I was taking my Tai Chi class.
Anne: Tai what?
Theo: Tai Chi. It’s a traditional Chinese exercise. I saw the class one
day when I was walking in the park. I talked to my doctor about
it and I signed up for the class. He wants me to do some sort of
regular exercise to help me with my sleep problems.
Anne: Oh, sounds interesting.
Theo: It is! Tai Chi uses the whole body but doesn’t hurt your
muscles. It’s great because I don’t feel tired or sore after
my class. It gives me energy!
Anne: But is it good for your health?
Theo: Yes. Doing Tai Chi helps reduce blood pressure, improve heart
health, and make your muscles stronger. It also reduces stress.
Anne: Wow – that’s really great.
Theo: The best part is I’m not having so many problems sleeping
anymore.
Anne: It sounds like Tai Chi has really helped you. Maybe I should
think about joining the class.
Theo: Definitely! Why don’t you come with me next week?
Activity One:
Fill-in-the blank with the appropriate answer based on the listening.
1. Theo was __________________ in the park with a group of people.
a. walking his dog b. exercising
2. Tai Chi is a traditional ____________________ exercise.
a. Chinese b. Taiwanese
3. Theo’s doctor told him exercise can help his _________________
problems.
a. heart b. sleep
4. Theo feels __________________ after his Tai Chi class.
a. energetic b. tired
5. Anne will join Theo’s Tai chi class _________________.
a. next week b. yesterday
Activity Two:
Practice the dialogue with a partner. Take turns being Theo and Anne.
Talk About It!
Pronunciation Tip: Can and Can’t
Sometimes it is difficult for listeners to tell the difference between can and
can’t in fast speech. If we pronounce each word slowly, they have almost
the same pronunciation. However, when we pronounce them in a sentence,
their pronunciation sounds very different.
Pronunciation
can can’t• unstressed
• short
• like /ken/
• stressed
• longer
• like /can/
Listen to your teacher pronounce the following sentences:
I can go to the YMCA I can’t go to the YMCA
We can walk every day. We can’t walk every day.
Activity One:
Practice saying the sentences with your teacher. Pay attention to the
reduced “can” and the clear “can’t”. Listen and repeat.
1. I can walk two miles.
2. My brother can exercise 30 minutes every day.
3. I can sing.
4. I can ice skate.
5. I can’t swim.
6. I can’t walk for an hour.
7. I can’t do Tai Chi.
Activity Two:
Now with a partner, say one of the following sentences. Your partner
should identify which sentence you say, either “A” or “B”.
A BI can walk two miles. I can’t walk two miles.My brother can exercise 30
minutes.
My brother can’t exercise 30
minutes.I can sing. I can’t sing.I can ice skate. I can’t ice skate.I can swim. I can’t swim.I can walk more than 15 minutes. I can’t walk more than 15
minutes.I can do Tai Chi. I can’t do Tai Chi.
Activity Three:
In this activity, you will read about Tina and discuss ways she can improve
her health.
My name is Tina. I am 65 years old. I am a little overweight and I do not
exercise very much. I drive my car everywhere. I have a dog who stays
outside of my house, in my yard. My neighbors are all my age. We are
friends.
Check (√) three things Tina can easily do to increase her activity and
improve her health:
Walk the dog
Stop driving everywhere
Go swimming three times a week
Join a gym
Walk with her neighbors
Using the activities previously mentioned, write sentences about what Tina
can or can’t easily do to increase her activity. For example:
Checklist for Learning:Below are some of the goals of this lesson. Which ones are your goals too? Check (√) them.
Understand the benefits of exercising Learn about ways to safely increase your activity level Use stress to pronounce “can” and “can’t.”
1. Talk with your doctor – Before you begin any new exercise program,
talk with your doctor about your condition. He or she will give you advice
on how to increase your activity slowly.
2. If something hurts, stop exercising - These are some warning signs that
mean you should stop what you are doing and consult a doctor:
Chest pain or pressure
Trouble breathing
Continuous or sharp muscle or joint pain
Nausea
Difficulty with balance
Other important tips
Start Slowly – Start with 10 minutes a day. Slowly increase your time.
Be Comfortable – Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Breathe – Remember to breathe when you are doing your exercise.
Don’t hold your breath.
Drink – Drink water before, during and after your activity.
Warm Up & Cool Down – Always ease your body into and out of
exercise. Walk slowly or stretch for at least 5 minutes. (See Online
Resources for good stretching techniques.)
Above information take from http://www.helpguide.org/aging/senior_fitness_sports.htm
Choose at least one of the activities below and then report your progress
back to class.
Activity One: See your Doctor
If you are worried about starting an exercise program, see your doctor and
get advice. List any information he or she gives you and talk to him or her
about ideas for exercise activities.
Activity Two: Keep an Activity Journal
Write every kind of activity you do during a week. Fill in the chart for the
name of the activity, the amount of time you did it, and how you felt.
Activity Time Spent How you feltWalking in the mall 20 minutes energizedStretching while
watching television
10 minutes sore
Activity Three: Chart your Progress
1. See how far you can walk in exactly six minutes. Write down how far
you walked -- in feet, blocks, laps, miles, number of times you walked up
and down a long hallway, or whatever is convenient for you. Test and record
your scores each week.
2. Time yourself as you walk up a flight of stairs as fast as you can safely.
Test and record your scores each week.
A Thematic Unit for Intermediate Level ESL Teachers
Advanced Beginning Level, Unit Four: Healthy AgingLesson Two: Exercise
Checklist for Learning
Vocabulary Log:
In the space below, write down all of the new words you learned during this lesson that you want to remember. Try to separate your list of words into nouns (person, place or thing), adjectives (describing words) and verbs (action words). For extra practice use them in sentences of your own.
New words I learned during this lesson:
Nouns:
Adjectives:
Verbs:
What can you do?
Below are some of the language goals you worked on during this lesson. Check (√) what you learned from this lesson. Add more ideas if you wish.
I learned to…
Understand the benefits of exercising Learn about ways to safely increase your activity level Use stress to pronounce “can” and “can’t.” ___________________________________________________________